Bacon Cheeseburger Soup

I have made Cheeseburger Soup before, but not one that tastes EXACTLY like a cheeseburger.  Most recipes just have elements of a cheeseburger, but this recipe has it all.  This is a recipe I found and adapted from Paula Deen.  There is also a fun recipe for a bread to serve along the side using hambuger buns.  I will share that recipe with you tomorrow.
I must say my husband and oldest son were big fans of this soup and said it really does taste just like a cheeseburger.  The really unique addition to this soup is the dill pickle relish, which I always keep in my pantry.  It is perfect to mix into your tuna for a tuna sandwich.  I must say my favorite part of the soup was the French fried onions on top.  We also enjoyed some extract pickle relish mixed in.

Bacon Cheeseburger Soup

• 10 slices of bacon, cut into 1/2 inch pieces
• 2 pounds ground beef
• 1 onion, diced
• 2 tsp. garlic, minced
• 4 cups of chicken broth
• 1 (14.5 oz) can of petite diced tomatoes, undrained
• 1 (10.75 oz) can cheddar cheese soup
• 2 Tbsp, Worcestershire sauce
• 1/4 cup dill pickle relish
• 1 (2.8 oz) can of French fried onions

1. In a large soup pot or dutch oven, cook bacon until crisp.  Remove from the pot and drain on paper towels.
2. Add ground beef, onion , and garlic to pot with bacon grease.  Cook until beef is no longer pink and onion is tender.  Drain off grease.
3. Add chicken broth, tomatoes, cheese soup, and Worcestershire sauce to the meat mixture.  Cook for 10 to 15 minutes or until heated through.  Mix in pickle relish.
4. Serve in bowls topped with the cooked bacon followed by the French fried onions.  Serves 6 to 8.